Birmingham Central Backpackers

We are a small independent backpacking hostel in the centre of Birmingham, we have a small team of cleaning staff that handle our day-to-day cleaning tasks as well as team of permanent reception staff which deal with front of house tasks and occasionally general cleaning.

All of our staff are former guests who fell in love with our quirky little place and eventually became a part of the team, if you decide to join the team you will be with fun young individuals from every corner of the globe! It is a great place to improve your english, learn about different cultures and maybe even make some life long friends!

We generally only accept volunteers for a period of 6 weeks or more as training is required to fulfil most of our positions. If you are looking to stay for an extended period of time we are more than happy to give you small 'vacations' occasionally to explore the rest of the UK! These are subject to approval as it depends on how busy the period is. Please note, that we do not take couples.

As both our staff and guests are from all corners of the globe you will be able interact with all kinds of people and learn about different cultures, food and languages. The common room is our social area providing the perfect opportunity to meet new people. As most of the staff live on the premises they will become your BCB family where you will prepare meals together and socialise. Birmingham itself is known as the birthplace of the industrial revolution and the city of a thousand trades. It is rich in culture offering amazing museums and art galleries to visit. Birmingham is located in the centre of Britain and is known as the heart of England. There are convenient train and bus connections so that you can not only explore Birmingham but the rest of Britain.

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This host receives a lot of worldpackers and has a high average rating.

Reviews

4.5
(121 reviews)121

Staff & Host

5.0

Hours & Tasks

4.5

Hostel

5.0

Learning & Fun

4.5

Argentina

5

Mi paso por el Hostel no pudo haber sido mejor. Me recibieron mas que bien desde el momento en que llegue a la ciudad. Arthur, el encargado de los voluntarios estuvo atento a mi llegada días previos inclusive. El equipo de trabajo es super atento y amable. Me llevo nuevos amigos, con los que pude compartir historias, comidas, trabajo, salidas, deporte, etc. El trabajo es muy organizado, lo cual hace que sea fácil y muy llevadero. Los horarios son flexibles y comí muy bien y en cantidad. Lo recomiendo y volvería claramente.

20 days ago

Chile

5

It was my first volunteer experience, and it turned out to be incredibly enriching. I had the opportunity to meet some very kind and warm people, which made me feel right at home from the very beginning. Misi, Jane, Zoltan and Arthur were especially welcoming.
The place itself is very clean, pleasant, and organized, contributing to an excellent work environment. Furthermore, the tasks are not at all overwhelming, and Arthur, the administrator, is always willing to help and teach you what's needed to perform your duties.
I'm truly happy and deeply grateful.

24 days ago

Mexico

5

Volunteering at BCB was the best experience I’ve ever had. The tasks are really easy going, you always work as a team with the other volunteers and all the staff always make sure you’re doing well. Also, you do have plenty of time to explore the city and improve your English.

I cannot thank enough to everybody there who made my stay one of the best ones. If you’re thinking about applying here, don’t hesitate, do it right away.

25 days ago

Chile

5

I enjoy very much my stay in the hostel, i made good friends and the host arthur and the owners they treat me very well, the guests are very kind with worldpackers and the task are simple and in a short time, u have to be fast and the proper way doing it, but nothing crazy. I have good memories of the hostal, the team of worldpackers, the host, the owners and the guests i met.

about 1 month ago

Brazil

5

For me, BCB felt like a home away from home! The hostel is great and the people who work there make you feel welcome and cared for. Arthur is an amazing person who is always ready to listen and do what’s best for you. I was lucky to volunteer alongside amazing people I’ll carry with me for life. The working hours are respected and usually we finish earlier, but it can be busy somentimes. It was a great experience that helped me grow, become more confident and it improved my English a lot! I’ll always remember my time at BCB with a full heart. Thank you!

3 months ago


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